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Grumman A-6E Intruder 149953
United States Navy - Grumman A-6E Intruder 149953 (base code AB, call-sign 512) of VA-34, tied down on USS America, moored in Portsmouth Harbour, September 1982. Date: 1982
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© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans A The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
1982 A 6e Call Sign Code Grumman Intruder Moored Portsmouth Tied Base
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Bring the thrill of aviation history into your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring the Grumman A-6E Intruder 149953. This stunning image, captured in September 1982 at Portsmouth Harbour, showcases VA-34's AB call-sign 511 tied down on USS America. The Grumman A-6E Intruder, a versatile and iconic aircraft of the United States Navy, is depicted in all its glory in this high-quality canvas print from Mary Evans Picture Library. Add this captivating piece to your collection and relive the rich military aviation history.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 53.3cm x 35.6cm (21" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative photograph, Grumman A-6E Intruder 149953, identified by its base code "AB" and call sign "512," is seen tied down on the flight deck of the USS America (CV-66) in Portsmouth Harbour during September 1982. The United States Navy aircraft carrier, home to the vaunted VA-34 "Blue Blasters" squadron, had made a port call in the historic English harbor, offering a rare opportunity for an up-close view of the powerful and sophisticated Grumman A-6E Intruder. The A-6E Intruder, a twin-engine, variable-geometry wing aircraft, was a versatile and formidable strike platform, capable of delivering a range of conventional and nuclear weapons against both ground and naval targets. With its advanced avionics and navigation systems, the Intruder was a critical component of the Navy's Carrier Air Wing, providing precision strike capabilities and electronic warfare support. The photograph captures the Intruder in its element, its distinctive shape and angular lines accentuated by the crisp autumn light filtering through the clouds. The surrounding flight deck, with its jets and support equipment, underscores the bustling activity and kinetic energy of naval aviation. The image is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Grumman A-6E Intruder and the United States Navy's commitment to maintaining a formidable and technologically advanced fleet. This photograph, taken in 1982, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world was a different place and the United States Navy's aircraft carriers were the epitome of aerial power and naval dominance. It is a reminder of the important role that aeronautical transportation plays in shaping global politics and maintaining peace and stability in the world.
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